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respectfully

adverb

In a respectful manner

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
R
Ends with
Y
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
22
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɹɪˈspɛktfəli

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Meaning

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adverb

  1. In a respectful manner

    “Might I respectfully suggest to the Town Council that they should adopt a policy of masterly inactivity?”

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Example Sentences

Might I respectfully suggest to the Town Council that they should adopt a policy of masterly inactivity?

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